Illustrative photo Herzberg Festival 2027 in Breitenbach am Herzberg – Krautrock, Folk & Hippie Festival
The Herzberg Festival 2027 takes place from 29 July to 1 August in Breitenbach am Herzberg. Europe’s legendary hippie festival offers krautrock, folk, workshops and camping in nature at the foot of Burg Herzberg.
Illustrative photo Burgbrand Open Air 2027 in Lauchröden (Gerstungen), Germany – Metal Festival at Castle Ruins
Burgbrand Open Air 2027 takes place from 29 to 31 July at the Brandenburg castle ruins in Lauchröden (Gerstungen), Germany. This intimate metal festival featuring Heavy, Thrash, Stoner and Doom acts offers a unique atmosphere against a medieval backdrop. Tickets and info on the official website.
Illustrative photo Gela Bagpipe Festival 2027 – National Gaida Competition in the Rhodope Mountains
Bulgaria's most authentic bagpipe festival returns to the Rhodope village of Gela every first weekend of August. Three days of folk music, competition, horo dancing and traditional food under the open mountain sky; entry is always free.
Illustrative photo Off the Beaten Path Festival 2027 (expected) – Chamber Music in Kovachevitsa, Bulgaria
The Off the Beaten Path Chamber Music Festival returns to Kovachevitsa in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains every year in late July/early August. The 8th edition in 2026 has ended; 2027 dates are not yet confirmed.
Illustrative photo Sunny Hill Festival Prishtina 2027 (expected) – Program, Lineup & Tickets
Sunny Hill Festival in Prishtina is Kosovo's largest international music festival, co-founded by Dukagjin Lipa and promoted worldwide by Dua Lipa. Each year it draws over 100,000 visitors from around 60 countries to the Sunny Hill Festival Park for three nights of headline acts and electronic music.
Illustrative photo Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit 2027 (expected) – South Ostrobothnian Folk Music Festival in Alavus
Eteläpohjalaiset Spelit in Alavus is Finland's most celebrated South Ostrobothnian folk music gathering with over 400 musicians, dance, spontaneous sessions and competitions across two festival days. Weekend tickets from €55.
Illustrative photo Bardentreffen Nuremberg 2027: Program, Dates and Venues
From 30 July to 1 August 2027, Bardentreffen turns Nuremberg's old town into a free stage for world music. Enjoy international artists, historic venues and a lively atmosphere right in the city center.
Illustrative photo Lokerse Feesten 2027: Dates, Program and Tickets
Lokerse Feesten turns the Grote Kaai in Lokeren into a giant open air stage for ten days of rock, pop, hip hop, metal and electronic music. The 52nd edition takes place from July 30 to August 8, 2027.
Illustrative photo Juicy Beats Dortmund 2027: Summer Festival at Westfalenpark
Juicy Beats Festival takes place July 30 and 31, 2027 at Westfalenpark in Dortmund. Spread across stages named after fruit, it brings music from pop to hip hop plus the legendary silent disco.
Illustrative photo Sunrise Festival 2027 – Electronic Music Festival by the Baltic Sea in Kolobrzeg
Sunrise Festival 2027 takes place from 30 July to 1 August at Nadmorski Park Kultury in Podczele near Kolobrzeg on the Polish Baltic coast. It features multiple stages with electronic music ranging from house and trance to techno and hardstyle, plus on-site camping options.
Illustrative photo Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2027: Celtic Festival in Brittany
The Festival Interceltique de Lorient 2027 takes place from July 30 to August 8 in Brittany. As the world's largest Celtic festival, it brings music, dance and traditions from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and other Celtic nations to Lorient.
Illustrative photo Whole Festival 2027: Queer Openair at Ferropolis
Whole Festival 2027 takes place from July 30 to August 2 at Ferropolis near Gräfenhainichen. Set among historic excavators by the lake, the queer techno and house community gathers for four days of music, art and community.